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- ↑ 2017 Can-Am League season. Accessed September 15, 2019.
- ↑ Can Am League 2017 All Star Game Score. Accessed September 15, 2019.
- ↑ 2017 Can-Am League Roster. Accessed September 15, 2019.
- ↑ Can-Am League 2017 Playoff Scores. Accessed September 15, 2019.
- ↑ "Regular 2017 - Attendance". CanAmLeague.com - Official Website of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.